Patmos to Bodrum Ferry

The Patmos to Bodrum route is an international crossing from the Greek Dodecanese island of Patmos - famous for its Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse - to the Turkish coastal resort of Bodrum. It is a seasonal connection, and depending on the day it may be a direct sailing or an indirect one via Kos, so it pays to check the routing carefully before booking.

Direct and connecting options

In summer there is a limited direct catamaran, typically running only about two days per week and taking roughly 2 hours, operated by Greek and Turkish fast-ferry lines such as Dodekanisos Seaways and Bodrum Express Lines. On days without a direct boat, the practical path is via Kos: fast catamarans link Patmos and Kos in around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes, and the very frequent Kos-Bodrum shuttle then crosses in only 20-30 minutes, running up to nine times a day in peak season. This makes Kos a reliable fallback hub when the direct Patmos-Bodrum sailing is not scheduled.

Vessels, ports and border

Services use modern high-speed catamarans with air-conditioned lounges and snack bars - foot passengers only, no cars. Because the route crosses from Greece (EU/Schengen) into Turkey, a valid passport is required and both Greek exit and Turkish entry checks apply. Many nationalities need a Turkish e-Visa or visa on arrival, so arrange this before you sail.

• Season: Mainly summer; direct sailings are sparse and dates limited.
• Ports: Patmos main port at Skala; Bodrum's cruise and ferry port beneath the castle.
• Tip: Arrive at least an hour before departure for passport control in peak months.